In general, my organization, Community Partners International (CPI) is an organization that works to improve the health and well-being of communities in Myanmar by implementing community-based programs and activities.
We have a strong focus on community engagement, and we work closely with local partners to ensure that their programs are appropriate and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.
In terms of the control policy of COVID-19, we follows the guidelines and recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS).
We also works to ensure that our partners’ programs are culturally appropriate, and they are sensitive to the unique needs of the communities they serve. Additionally, we works with the local partners and communities to provide the necessary information and education to prevent the spread of the virus, provide early detection and response to COVID-19 cases and ensure that communities are aware of the risks and protective measures.
We has focused on several ethical principles and good practices in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar. These include:
Community engagement: We works closely with local communities and partners to understand the unique needs and challenges of the communities they serve and to ensure that their programs are appropriate and responsive to those needs.
Fairness and equity: We are committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, has access to COVID-19 prevention and treatment.
Transparency and accountability: We are committed to being transparent in our COVID-19 response, and to ensuring that their programs are effective and efficient.
Cultural appropriateness: We work to ensure that their programs are culturally appropriate and sensitive to the unique needs of the communities they serve.
Protecting the most vulnerable communities: We are committed to protecting the most vulnerable communities, particularly those who are at higher risk of COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions or other factors.
Collaboration and partnership: We are committed to working closely with local partners and organizations to ensure that their programs are effective and efficient and to ensure that they are responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.
Education and awareness raising: We are providing the necessary information and education to prevent the spread of the virus, provide early detection and response to COVID-19 cases, and ensure that communities are aware of the risks and protective measures.
Human rights-based approach: We are committed to a human rights-based approach in their work and ensuring that the rights of communities are respected and protected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These ethical principles and good practices are our commitment to ensuring that the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar is fair, equitable, and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.
We regularly update our work in Myanmar through this channel.